The Boss is Lavish.

@rakski (156765)
Philippines
December 18, 2020 8:41am CST
My husband boss is very meticulous and extravagant when it comes to company celebrations. They have quarterly kick-off party year round. It starts second week of January (start of the year kick-off, they call it), then April (summer outing/kick-off), then they rest for a while and then the Christmas party. All of those are normally out-of-town and overnight. They usually held it in a beach resort or resort type hotel. But this year, they only have the January kick-off and the rest you know already, did not happen due to covid. The company has been greatly affected, their collections were halted and some delayed. Today, the government do not allow Christmas party gatherings and celebrations. While they are not a big company they were able to celebrate it at their office. The usual giveaways from the company are all gone. They used to have gift checks give away aside from groceries, and raffle prizes of big prizes. All those are gone this time. They just ate at the office and have an exchange gifts.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (41028)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
It’s understandable that celebration was somewhat drastically changed by this pandemic. We just had finished ours too but its not face to face party but just virtual party. For food we took the jollibee virtual party pack where we have a set meals sent to our homes delivered and included a party host to entertain us plus balloons for us to cheer us up. Then after that hour long party online we had proceeded with another very ling online zoom party where some of us did an online video presentation. Cash raffles and our boss also declared to give us bonus even though we had a tough year to deal with. It gave us initiative to inspire to work harder next year.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (41028)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
@rakski Yeah was surprised that our president decided to go through it despite the hardship on our finances the past few months.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
@rsa101 that means he think about the people working for the company
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
oh, that is nice! a Jollibee virtual party. And great that there is a cash bonus for all of you!
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
18 Dec 20
Everything has changed. I’m so glad your husband’s office is doing the safe thing. Things will get better next year!
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
yes, everything changed. Hopefully it will be better for all next year
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
19 Dec 20
@rakski Hopefully!
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
@DianneN yes fingers cross and praying for that
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snowy
@snowy22315 (209177)
• United States
18 Dec 20
It is sad holiday traditions can't carry on as usual.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
yes, that is very true
JB_girl
@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
Yeah, the same thing goes for my siblings. No lavish parties this year. But my sister who is a public school teacher has a lot of bonuses and gift checks. Maybe government employees still have their privileges despite the pandemic?
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
oh, that is awesome!!!
Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
18 Dec 20
That's sad and difficult because people are habitual of those parties and gifts but nothing can be done
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
true. It is different now
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rhuenz
@rhuenz (10680)
•
18 Dec 20
Everything changes and got affected due to covid. But it's good thing they can still celebrate even just in office.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
yes, that is true,. We are still blessed we are healthy and well
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
19 Dec 20
Covid changes a lot of thing. At least they still having a small celebration on their own. Maybe next year they can hold a huge event again.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
that is right. we are still thankful
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
18 Dec 20
This pandemic really did a number on everyone. At least your husband's workplace was able to celebrate even though it's a low key one. Our company totally banned get together and pot lucks during this time.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
true. yes, because they are not that of a big company
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Dec 20
Nothing is the same as it used to be.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
that is true
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382555)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Dec 20
That is a shame but hopefully next year will be different.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
They are hoping that by April they can celebrate grandiosely since it is the company's 10th anniversary
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
21 Dec 20
@JudyEv yes and I hope by that time, we are in a much better situation
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382555)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Dec 20
@rakski That will certainly be an occasion to celebrate.
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Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8352)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
18 Dec 20
Covid change a lot of things. Business closed, people lost their jobs, no celebration for big day. No friends or family gathering, no party too. Ate in the office and exchange gift maybe sound boring, but it keeps you safe.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
that is very true
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Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8352)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
20 Dec 20
@rakski I think party is not the essential of Christmas, but I don't know, I am not a Christian.
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rakski
@rakski (156765)
• Philippines
20 Dec 20
@Cheyee It is a tradition it is a celebration.